What’s the best place to host a mid summer training? The pumpkin patch of course! Today mental health teams from Brady, Perkins County and Mullen came together for our 1st Annual Mental Health Institute. What fun it was to reconnect, learn and PLAY!
Mindfulness Moment
Mindfulness is the practice of being fully in the moment. Children who are taught and practice mindfulness strategies are better able to self-regulate, have improved social skills, sleep better, and demonstrate higher self-esteem. Create a glitter bottle to help self soothe and calm themselves down by breathing deeply. Find the Discover and Design guides at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design
Educational Service Unit #16 2021-2022 Annual Report
Available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10LVEzdrkeOEEBx_OkRf4CkTZt9eo7k-W/view?usp=sharing
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"Speech is to language as yellow is to a rainbow." Love this visual from Cari Ebert. https://www.facebook.com/cariebertseminars/posts/4965664103502189
"Speech is to language as yellow is to a rainbow." Love this visual from Cari Ebert. https://www.facebook.com/cariebertseminars/posts/4965664103502189
ESU 16 wishes you and your family a Happy Independence Day! As we celebrate our nation’s freedom, we honor and thank the courageous men and women that have dedicated their lives to preserving it. Our offices will be closed Fri. July 1st and Mon. July 4th returning Tues. July 5th
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NE ASD Network Western & Central Region Training July 25-27, 2022 Registration Deadline: July 11, 2022 Limited to 30 participants! (Teams of 3+ will take priority) Registration: https://forms.gle/kZRw6sMFf1oTyDuv5
Children are naturally curious about insects. Adults tend to err on the side of caution, discouraging this curiosity suggesting that insects are dangerous and will bite or sting. During this activity, children will discover the amazing benefits of ladybugs as they create their one-of-a-kind ladybug to display proudly. Teach lesson will provide you with Click for your free Discover & Design guide. https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design
Children are naturally curious about insects. Adults tend to err on the side of caution, discouraging this curiosity suggesting that insects are dangerous and will bite or sting. During this activity, children will discover the amazing benefits of ladybugs as they create their one-of-a-kind ladybug to display proudly. Teach lesson will provide you with Click for your free Discover & Design guide. https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design
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Have you seen Mo Willems' Elephant and Piggie Books? You will enjoy reading them and kids will too! http://www.mowillems.com/
Save the Date! 2022 NLA Annual Conference - Kearney, NE, Younes Center, October 5-7 https://bit.ly/3xD4FOq
“Whole Grain for Health – Organic, Stoneground, Multigrain, Oh My!”
What do all of those words on food packages mean? How do I tell if a food is a whole grain? Does the food meet the whole grain requirements for the new meal plan? Join us to answer these mysterious questions and more! Learn about the many benefits of whole grains along with ideas for preparing and serving whole grain foods children will love. Receive 2 hours of Continuing Education Hours For $15.00
Register at https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/on-demand
There is still time to register for the Igniting Empathy conference. Visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12b8keuDLoh5IlrBwsveenw33R2eJVffeaN4tSF18B3s/edit
Hope to see you there!
There's always room for improvement! Another project in the works at the Special Services Unit in North Platte
Do you need a project for the children you working with this summer at home, church camp, YMCA, Girl Scouts, 4-H, or childcare? Discover & Design provides you with a one-page guide with objectives, material list, songs, booklist, and directions. Click for your free Discover & Design guide. https://fitandhealthykids.unl.edu/discover-and-design
Networks Operations installing our new ByteSpeed server for another remodel project and operational building service at SSC NP!
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